Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - Half-Way Through Review

I really haven't posted in ages!! I am sorry, but there are a few reasons...

01: Very recently my grandad passed away, he had terminal Cancer. His funeral is tomorrow, RIP Grandad <3

02: I started a new job on the 1st July so i have been slowly settling in, and last week, because my parents were away i didn't really have time for computer stuff at all.

03: I haven't really done that much in the house. Rick's dad has been painting a lot! I did half the kitchen...and recently did the living room alcoves.

I thought i'd post a few recent pictures of the table:

It appears very streaky when i first put it on that i was stressing out a bit wondering if it's the right thing to be doing...

I decided that with the chairs, i will water it down and do a wash firt, then paint a full coat. Then i will distress everything and apply the clear wax. I have just today bought the dark wax so when that arrives i should be ready to apply it. I am so excited to see it finished...


I have bought these to go on it:

SHABBY CHIC BNWT FRENCH STYLE WHITE LINEN EMBROIDERED TABLE RUNNER 180CM LONG

from: eBay

£12.99

BUY IT HERE

THIS IS FROM STORETWENTYONE.
IT'S  JUST A STORE I'VE SEEN I WIGAN, I'M NOT SURE IF THEY ARE ANYWHERE ESLE. IT'S KIND OF AN OLDER LADIES SHOP BUT THEY ALWAYS HAVE GREAT 'HOME' STUFF AT THE FRONT OF THE SHOP!

I got two candle holders, they were £1.99 each, and the vase was £3.99 i think! Bargain! 





I also plan to buy a vintage jug to put flowers in and have that in the middle of the table. The only thing im stuck with now is placemats...I wanted slate but im not too sure it will go together.

DIY Shabby Chic Dining Table: Part 1

Hello!

I have really really got into the whole shabby chic decor style. The thing about shabby chic as it's an excuse to go White!
I've always been a fan of simple black and white, plain design. Then adding your own personal touch...especially plants!! A house isn't a home without plants.

Today we bought a six seater table. £100 + £20 Delivery.

So this is my Shabby Chic Project!

I've seen the same table on ebay, but it's painted a green colour, mine will be white.

Here are some more examples, but i think i'd want them fully white rather than dark wood top...

So, i have my table, i have my Annie Sloan paint...just need to start!

It's arrived!

Annie Sloan - Pure White Chalk Paint, Soft Wax, Olive Chalk Paint Tester Pot.

A few photo's from the house....

A little update on the progress of the house... The radiators and boiler are being put in. It looks a complete mess, I really can't wait for it to be finished!!!

The bath is in too...

And also a new bannister and spindle rail...